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Matt Campbell remains committed to QB Becht

Following Penn State’s loss to Michigan on Saturday, Matt Campbell reiterated his confidence in starting quarterback Rocco Becht. Three days later, that hasn’t changed. Campbell was asked about his quarterback situation during a brief press availability on Tuesday, and he made it clear he’s not ready to switch to backup Alex Manske. Becht committed three turnovers in the second half at Michigan that led to 21 UM points. Despite that, Campbell said Tuesday: “We have complete faith in Rocco Becht. Rocco has continued to play good football. There are a couple moments he’d ...

Danny Dietrich claimed final race of 2026 season at Lincoln Speedway

Danny Dietrich claimed the final race of the 2026 season at Lincoln Speedway leaving nothing behind on Saturday night charging from tenth to the lead before pulling away from the field to capture the Final 50 and its $15,000 top prize. Dietrich also took home the $5,000 halfway bonus after having the lead on lap 25. After the halfway break Chase Dietz continued his impressive run, taking second on lap 29 and setting his sights on Dietrich. Behind them, Anthony Macri was on a mission of his own. Having started 20th, Macri worked past both Cameron Smith and Dylan Norris to climb into ...

Neil Rudel on Penn State: Nittany Lions, Michigan are on similar paths

Some nitpicking while waiting for Penn State to stop the bleeding: There are striking similarities between the Nittany Lions and Wolverines in what appears to be a blueblood battle in name only. Both are now coached by Big 12 transplants, Matt Campbell (Iowa State) and Kyle Whittingham ...

Eagles defeat Westmont Hilltop in shutout fashion, end four-game skid

WINGATE – A month and change removed from its last win, the Bald Eagle football team walked into Alumni Stadium on Friday motivated to put an end to an excruciating, four-game skid. Injuries had derailed its momentous 3-0 start and turned an undefeated record into a losing one. But its ...